Books

I just finished reading an amazing book, called "To Train Up A Child" by Michael and Debi Pearl. Most of what I read in this book was common sense stuff that I should have been doing anyway. The rest was some great advice, encouragement, and Bible references that I am now putting into action. Just the thought of having children that do what I ask the first time I ask is incredible.

I have always had some pet peeves with the way some children behave. One major one, is when they respond to their name being called with "What?" My kids were doing this, and I didn't like it. I think it's rather rude. My children are learning to respond with "Yes Mommy" "Yes Daddy" "I'm coming" or something similar. They are catching on to this very quickly.

That is all that I have really accomplished with training so far. I am still working on:

Whining and fussing
Obeying the first time
Sitting still in church
Being grateful / No complaining
No arguing / No talking back
Volume control

That last one is another pet peev of mine. I know my kids did not come with remote controls (though sometimes I really wish they did). I just can't figure out how they go from whispering and playing so nice and quite, to yelling and screaming and running wild. The only explanation I have, is that they are boys. This volume control thing is more of a wish than a training opportunity. I really don't think there is much, if anything, that will change it.

I loved this book.

I am planning on reading "Created To Be His Help Meet" by Debi Pearl. I am told that this is a book that you have to read in parts. Meaning, that you read one chapter and take a while to ponder it. Then you read the next chapter and take a while to ponder that. I guess it isn't a good idea to just read right through this book.

I am working on changing, or training, myself. I have found that there are certain things in my life that I don't like. One of them is that I am not the best wife. I know you are all reading this thinking "Wow, she is an awsome wife and mother. How could she ever think that?" It's true though. I am not perfect. I want to honor God in everything I do, and that all starts with following his command to let my husband lead our family. I need to be his help meet, his helper.

I am really excited to read this book. I will let everyone know what I think when I am done. If I can't wait that long, I will update you along the way.

During all my reading of these great books, I am also reading the best book ever written. The Bible. I am currently reading and studying in Acts and Hebrews. I am in no way educated enough on anything in the Bible to be able to teach anyone, but I will hopefully be posting some things that stand out to me while reading the Lord's Word.

Let me know if any of you are reading anything interesting. I will need more to read soon. I am anticipating some available reading time in about a month when I will be nursing my baby.